Wests Tigers welcome new Russian player Roman Ovchinnikov

A lock forward, 24-year-old Roman has been invited over by Coach Tim Sheens to try his hand in the NRL competition.

Media are welcome to attend Leichhardt Oval at 11.45am for a 12pm media opportunity with Roman. He will meet with Tim Sheens and captain Brett Hodgson. Please note they will be the only people available for interviews.

A Russian interpreter will be on hand to translate questions and answers for Roman.